General properties and Functions of Fats

– It include oils, phospholipids, glycolipid, sreroids, etc
– Triglyceride forms about 95% of all lipids and other forms about 5%.
– Lipids are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvent like ethers .
– Fats (solid at room temp.) ,oils (liquid at room temp.).

General properties and Functions.

– Energy source each 1gm. Produce 9 Kcal in complete oxidation ( It Produce more Energy because of more Hydrogen atoms to Oxygen atoms and the chief energy in the adipose tissue).
– Protection of Vital organ. (4% of total fat serves as shock absorber)
– Keeping of body Temp.
– Carrier of fat soluble Vit. A,D,E and K.
– Precursors of important compounds such as steroid hormones.
– Satiety , ingestion of lipids delay the onset of hunger.
– It is the major compound of all cellular membranes.

– Functions of W3:– This f.a found in fish oil, W3 and W6 are precursor of PGs and other related copounds which have the following functions:– They reduce blood TG and cholesterol level.
– They prevent blood clot formation, on arterial wall.
– They prevent progression of atherosclerotic heart disease.
– They enhance defense against cancer

Functions and Significance of Various Lipoproteins.

– its main function is to transfer lipids such as cholesterol via the blood stream.
– It helps the body to sustain its nerve cells and other vital cells in our body.